Strategic Data Domain Lead

Pearson; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery to maximize impact and measurable outcomes.

You will coordinate across data teams, OCTO, and executives, define scope, goals, and milestones, articulate business value, and lead governance, data quality, and analytics best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, data science, or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data products, technology, or product-driven organizations.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Familiarity with data processing, ELT and ETL pipelines, and data migration practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Relationship building and the ability to influence without authority.
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who independently identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and milestones across data product initiatives.
• Own communication of business objectives and drive delivery through ambiguity and complexity as the central point of coordination across data teams, OCTO teams, business stakeholders, and executives.
• Develop clear, compelling narratives for data products to secure stakeholder buy-in and executive support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to drive clear problem definition and value articulation, including success metrics, so there is a clear scope for the business analyst and development teams.
• Partner with engineering teams to clarify expectations, support execution, and ensure delivery of measurable business value.
• Measure and communicate the business impact of domain and broader data initiatives.
• Collaborate across the Global Data organization to advance data quality, governance, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Conflict-resolution

Relationship building

Strategic problem-solver

5+ years of experience in data domains

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, data science, or related

MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery to maximize impact and measurable outcomes.

You will coordinate across data teams, OCTO, and executives, define scope, goals, and milestones, articulate business value, and lead governance, data quality, and analytics best practices.